Number: 98-306
Title: Points of Order, Rulings, and Appeals in the Senate
Authors: Valerie Heitshusen, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Senators may enforce the Senate's legislative rules by making points of order whenever they believe that one of those rules is, or is about to be, violated. Under some circumstances, a ruling by the Presiding Officer determines whether or not the point of order is well taken. Under others, the Senate itself decides the point of order, usually by majority vote.
Pages: 3
Date: Updated September 29, 2006